Inter preparing to sell Samuel Eto'o to Anzhi Makhachkala in deal totalling €115m..

Inter preparing to sell Samuel Eto'o to Anzhi Makhachkala in deal totalling €115m..

After an initial round of talks between Branca, and a consortium of directors representing the Russian side, Inter have confirmed further negotiations will take place during the summer.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Branca said: "There has been an informal meeting and we have listened to Anzhi's offer. But because we are dealing with an important player, this is not a move that can be solved quickly. We will talk again."

Goal.com understands Anzhi have offered Inter €35 million for Samuel Eto'o, tempting the player with a four-year deal worth €20m per annum in a spending spree that will cost them €115m in total.

Inter are reportedly trying to offload some of their highest earners this summer and Eto'o is wanted by Anzhi, who are looking to flex their financial muscle.

Last week Goal.com revealed how Manchester City and Inter were studying ways to work a deal for the striker.

But Anzhi have been quickest in sparking official talks. And no expenses have been spared as the first offer is worth €35m to the Italian club as the Russians work to convince president Massimo Moratti to part company with the man he signed from Barcelona in 2009.

Once Branca finds an agreement with the bidders, the player will be enticed with a four-year contract offer which pays €20m a year, more than double his current €8m terms at San Siro.

Part of the income will then be used to spend on Genoa's Juraj Kucka, who coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants in his midfield.